Most Animals Cannot Digest Cellulose

question 1

Multiple Choice

Most animals cannot digest cellulose. However, those with a second stomach, containing specific bacteria that produce β-glycosidases, can digest cellulose. What is the role of the β-glycosidase in digesting cellulose?

• A) β-glycosidase catalyzes the oxidation of cellulose.
• B) β-glycosidase catalyzes the isomerization of β-glycosidic bonds into  -glycosidic bonds.
• C) β-glycosidase catalyzes the reduction of cellulose.
• D) β-glycosidase catalyzes the hydrolysis of cellulose.
• E) β-glycosidase catalyzes the dehydration of cellulose.

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